What is the Boston Red Sox record in 2026?

The Boston Red Sox are 13-19, 5th in the AL East.

Who is pitching for the Red Sox today?

Connelly Early (2-1, 2.84 ERA) vs Spencer Arrighetti (3-0, 2.00 ERA). First pitch at 04:10 PM EDT.

What channel is the Red Sox game on today?

Today's game airs on Space City Home Network, NESN. First pitch at 04:10 PM EDT.

Boston Red Sox News & Updates

May 02, 2026

The Boston Red Sox were 13-19, 5th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox downed the Houston Astros 3-1 at Fenway Park.

Red Sox Daily Vibe Check

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outscoring opponents

On the right side of things. Outpacing opponents by 8 runs this stretch. Add in last night's win by 2 gives the score a boost.

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Red Sox Game on May 02

Opponent:	Houston Astros (12-21)
Location:	Fenway Park
First Pitch:	04:10 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Connelly Early (2-1, 2.84 ERA) vs Spencer Arrighetti (3-0, 2.00 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Space City Home Network, NESN
Forecast:	☁️ Overcast, 55°F, Wind 4 mph

Red Sox Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Boston Red Sox downed the Houston Astros 3-1 at Fenway Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	11	0
	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	0		3	10	0

Highlights

Roman Anthony went 3-4.
Jarren Duran went 1-4 with 1 HR and 3 RBI.

Red Sox Record & Standings

AL East

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Yankees	21	11	.656		W1
Rays	19	12	.613	1.5	W1
Blue Jays	15	17	.469	6.0	W1
Orioles	15	17	.469	6.0	L2
Red Sox	13	19	.406	8.0	W1

Boston Red Sox are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +8 run differential.

Red Sox Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
40 Willson Contreras	7	.264	.861	20
52 Wilyer Abreu	4	.297	.828	13
3 Ceddanne Rafaela	1	.265	.711	10

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
71 Connelly Early	2-1	2.84	1.20	31.2
55 Ranger Suarez	2-2	3.09	0.94	35.0
66 Brayan Bello	1-4	9.12	2.26	25.2

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
32 Andruw Monasterio	4 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .308 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
70 Payton Tolle	6.0 IP, 11 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
55 Ranger Suarez	8.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
44 Aroldis Chapman	2.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Red Sox News

The Red Sox are at a crossroads, with whispers about Chad Tracy's future as manager growing louder amid a disappointing 12-19 start. As the team grapples with injuries, including nine players on the IL, the pressure is mounting for a spark. Willson Contreras's knack for reaching base,his on-base percentage remains impressive despite being hit by pitches,illustrates both his value and the team's need for offensive consistency. Adding to the mix, rookie Jake Bennett is set to make his MLB debut, a potential breath of fresh air for a squad that’s been 3-4 over the last week. As they prepare to face the struggling Astros, who sit at 12-20, the Red Sox need to capitalize on every opportunity to turn things around before the season slips further away.

Sources

Bosoxinjection

Latest Chad Tracy intel hints Red Sox could still make bombshell manager hire in season

The Boston Red Sox have reportedly not said for sure whether Chad Tracy will manage for the rest of the season, keeping their options open.

MLB.com

Contreras runs toward mound after HBP ... but not for the reason you think

BOSTON -- Willson Contreras is a historic ball magnet. His on-base percentage thanks him for that, though he may not always appreciate the method. In early April, Contreras did not take kindly to getting plunked by Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff. He made his feelings on the matter more than clear

MLB.com

Username/Password: H0m3rS! Garcia brothers go deep 20 minutes apart

They may not be in the same organization anymore, but the bond among brothers remains as strong as ever. Especially with nicknames like "The Password" and "The Username" forever linking them among the baseball ranks. The Garcia brothers -- Jhostynxon and Johanfran \-\- played at different levels of the Minors,

Mlbtraderumors

Tommy Kahnle Triggers Upward Mobility Clause

May 1: Kahnle has triggered the assignment clause, reports Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston. The Sox will know by Sunday whether another team is willing to carry him on the MLB roster. April 30: Veteran right-hander Tommy Kahnle, currently pitching with the Red Sox’ Triple-A affiliate, has an upward mobility clause in his deal […]

Mlbtraderumors

Red Sox Recall Jake Bennett For MLB Debut

For the past several days, it’s looked likely that Red Sox lefty Jake Bennett would be called up for his major league debut at some point this weekend. Boston made it official Friday, formally recalling Bennett from Triple-A Worcester to fill the roster spot created when utilityman Nate Eaton was optioned following yesterday’s game. Bennett […]

Over the Monster

Red Sox Minor Lines: Another clutch home run for Franklin Arias

Somerset Patriots 9, Portland Sea Dogs 6 (BOX) Franklin Arias went four games without hitting a home run and I was starting to get concerned. That changed in dramatic fashion in the top of the ninth on Thursday night, when Arias tied the Sea Dogs game at 6-6 on a two run bomb to center. […]

Red Sox Upcoming Schedule

The Boston Red Sox visit the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Monday.

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